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Xiphophorus helleri santa claus kohaku WG is a livebearer in the family Poeciliidae, supplied as live aquarium stock in the UK.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Xiphophorus helleri
Max Adult Size
up to 14 cm
Temperature
22–28°C
pH Range
7–8
Hardness
9–19 dGH
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Xiphophorus helleri
Xiphophorus helleri santa claus kohaku WG
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Xiphophorus helleri santa claus kohaku WG is a livebearer in the family Poeciliidae, supplied as live aquarium stock in the UK.
Care at a Glance
Scientific Name
Xiphophorus helleri
Max Adult Size
up to 14 cm
Temperature
22–28°C
pH Range
7–8
Hardness
9–19 dGH
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Product-photo provenance and any image-specific limitations are stated on the listing.
Full Care Guide
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Water Parameters
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Temperature
22–28°C
22°CIdeal28°C
pH Level
7–8
7Ideal8
Water Hardness
9–19 dGH
9 dGHIdeal19 dGH
Xiphophorus helleri santa claus kohaku WG is a livebearer in the family Poeciliidae, supplied as live aquarium stock in the UK. Its native range is an area of North and Central America stretching from Veracruz, Mexico, to northwestern Honduras. The maximum recorded length is 14 cm (FishBase).
Water and habitat
In the wild it is a freshwater brackish species. FishBase gives a water temperature range of 22–28 °C, a pH range of 7–8 and hardness of 9–19 dGH. Plan the aquarium around the adult length of 14 cm, not the size supplied.
Species facts
- Maximum length: 14 cm (FishBase)
- Temperature: 22–28 °C (FishBase)
- pH: 7–8 (FishBase)
- Hardness: 9–19 dGH (FishBase)
- Environment: Freshwater, brackish
- Family: Poeciliidae
- IUCN Red List: Least Concern
What you receive
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